The following specialty and traditional classes will be inlcuded in the 2012 Carmel Artomobilia presented in the Carmel Arts & Design District on August 25, 2012.

SPECIALTY CLASSES

FM: Featured Marque - Jaguar - This year's featured mark is Jaguar, and will feature original, period-correct automobiles from 1938 to present.

EM: Emeritus - This class features exclusively past year's best of show winners across all makes, models and years.

TN: Then & Now - This class features original, period-correct models, both its past model alongside its present model. Examples include the classic 50's Volkswagen Beetle and the late model Beetle.

SC: Shelby Cars - This class features original, period-correct cars built by and/or influenced by Carroll Shelby from the 50's to the present day, including his influence on the Ford GT.

NG: Next Generation - This class features a cross-setion of cars, all years, makes and models, that are owned by individuals 18 years or younger. The purpose of this class is to provide a forum for the next generation of car enthusiasts and collectors.

TRADITIONAL CLASSES

A: Ford Model A - This class features original or restored, period-correct models.

AC1: American Coupe/Sedan - This class features original or restored, period-correct American coupe or sedan models produced from 1925 – 1954.

AC2: American Coupe/Sedan - This class features original or restored, period-correct American coupe or sedan models produced from 1955 – 1973.

ASC1: American Sports Cars - This class features original or restored, period-correct American sports car models produced from 1948 – 1959.

ASC2: American Sports Cars - This class features original or restored, period-correct American sports car models produced from 1960 – 1973.

ASC3: American Sports Cars - This class features original or restored, period-correct American sports car models produced from 1974 – 2012.

EC: European Coupe/Sedan - This class features original or restored, period-correct European coupe or sedan models produced from 1925 – 1973.

ESC1: European Sports Cars (British) - This class features original or restored, period-correct British sports car models produced from 1925 – 1960.

ESC2: European Sports Cars (British) - This class features original or restored, period-correct British sports car models produced from 1961 – 1973.

ESC3: European Sports Cars (Other) - This class features original or restored, period-correct non-British sports car models produced from 1925 – 1973.

EX: Exotic - This class features original or restored, period-correct, low-production or rare sports car models produced from 1974 – 2012.

FCC: Full Classics (Closed) - This class, as defined by the CCCA, includes "closed top" original or restored, period-correct fine or unusual motor cars which were produced from 1925 – 1948.

FCO: Full Classics (Open) - This class, as defined by the CCCA, includes "open top" original or restored, period-correct fine or unusual motor cars which were produced from 1925 – 1948.

GT: Grand Touring - This class features original or restored, period-correct, grand touring 2-door models produced from 1974 – 2012.

HP: Historically Preserved Original Vehicles - This class, as defined by the CCCA, includes un-restored, period-correct open or closed automobiles produced between 1925 – 1948.

IB: Indiana Built Full Classics - This class, as defined by the CCCA, includes original or restored, period-correct open or closed automobiles produced in the state of Indiana between 1925 – 1948.

MP1: Muscle & Pony - This class features original or restored, period-correct, muscle car or pony car models produced from 1964 – 1974.

MP2: Muscle & Pony - This class features original or restored, period-correct, muscle car or pony car models produced from 1975 – 2012.

SU: Super Cars - This class features original or restored, period-correct, high-performance sports car models produced from 1974 – 2012.

VH: Vintage Hot Rods - This class features original or restored, period-correct, traditional hot rods initially customized/built between 1940 – 1960.The organizers reserve the right to re-assign exhibits to an alternative (relevant) class to ensure the fairest possible distribution of cars across classes.

The Carmel Arts & Design District is the Midwest’s premier arts and design destination. Home to more than 100 businesses, including art galleries, restaurants, antique dealers, design showrooms, boutiques, and creative service providers, the Carmel Arts & Design District promises to stimulate the senses. The Indiana Design Center, which offers a premier collection for the design community and public, is housed in the Carmel Arts & Design District. In addition, hundreds have taken advantage of the wide variety of residential options and call the Carmel Arts & Design District home.